Third Indiana Jones Film Is More Family Friendly Than The Rest

The third Indiana Jones adventure has less gore, and violence, and delivers a very touching father-son story, in addition to the action and suspense that we have come to expect from the popular series. I watched this with my 6 year old brother, and he loved it. Mind you, there are some scenes that some younger children may be spooked by, but overall, if you want to show a younger child an Indy film, this is the one to choose.

Is is probably the 2nd best film in the trilogy. Language is rare, fighting isn't over the top, and it's low on sexual content. Indiana (played by the one and only Harrison Ford) meets up with his father, (Sean Connery) for the adventure of a lifetime. Fighting Includes: hand-to-hand-combat, (blood is shown on mouths and noses), some machine-gun and gun fighting, falls, etc. A soldier's head is cut off by a sword, and rolls to Indy's feet, but it's bloodless and not gory. Swearing Includes I "son of a b***h", and "Hell". One scene shows Indy and Elsa kissing and she says "I hate arrogant men," and then they fall off the bed and the scene shifts. The scene is later implied by Indy's father in an awkward realization that will go over kids heads.

Great fun but not for every child

Maybe my favourite of the Indiana Jones movies. Sean Connery and Harrison Ford are wonderful together. Some scenes can be terrifying for children, such as when one of the characters drinks from the wrong cup. A great movie, but better suited for older teenagers and adults.

Somewhat Violent!

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is the third installment in the Indiana Jones series, and is, so far, the most kid-friendly of the three. Some action violence, but not much and not graphic. The only scary scene is near the end where a man turns into a skeleton, but the effects aren't that good ans the scene won't frighten anyone under 10.
Fun Family film!

Gory but, Funny

Alright I love Harrison Ford he's awesome so, obviously I love his movies. I do but, I get squeamish at blood and just plain gory scenes. In this movie they had plenty at the end where the bad guy turns into a skeleton, I had to close my eyes I looked up pictures later they were still pretty scary. After that scene it was followed by the knight saying, "He choose... poorly." Which I thought was hilarious. So overall okay movie with gory scenes and funny parts. I hope you decide to watch it!

Okay sequel, but still good

This movie is okay for ages 10 and up, for some violence, scary images, innuendo, and some blood. This movie is an okay sequel/prequel tie in, but its still a good film. Watch out for a very scary scene at the end, but this movie is ultimately about redemption and love. If you children can handle the other Indy movies, they should be fine for this one.

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